Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-5T

The following is a complete review of the Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-5T, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively comparable but the 8010 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The 8010 was introduced 4 years earlier than the NEX-5T which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 8010 grades versus the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-5T in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 8010 and the NEX-5T.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and NEX-5T is 92 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and NEX-5T.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 8010 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will produce greater detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.